YEARLY HIGH
55.2412 AFN
YEARLY LOW
46.6034 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.8094 AFN

2012 AUD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AUD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 14, valuing the pair at 55.2412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 46.6034.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.6377 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.9878 to the December average rate of 53.8322, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 55.2412 was up 6.95% compared to the 2011 peak of 51.6496, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 276,206 AFN
2011 Average 228,539 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 233,017 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,188.57 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

54.9478
47.3550
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 49.4945, compared to 52.1243 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6299 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.4945
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.1243

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 3.7166 AFN (High: 52.9216 / Low: 49.2050). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9105 AFN (High: 50.4271 / Low: 49.5166).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3.7166
April Spread (Stable) ±0.9105

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.8172 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8172

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 54.3150) against the same month in 2011 (average: 48.6170), the exchange rate shifted by +5.6980 (+11.72%).

2012 Avg (November) 54.3150
2011 Avg (November) 48.6170

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 49.3524 46.6034 47.9878
February 52.9944 49.4972 51.6202
March 51.9777 50.0599 50.9834
April 50.4271 49.5166 50.0171
May 50.0289 47.0444 48.1999
June 49.3537 46.7472 48.1585
July 50.7522 48.8706 49.7904
August 51.1762 49.9561 50.6610
September 52.9216 49.2050 51.2309
October 53.6516 51.8364 52.9165
November 55.2412 53.4049 54.3150
December 54.4474 53.0796 53.8322